Melanie Klein Essay

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Women in Psychology; Melanie Klein Zxcvb99 University of Phoenix PSY/300 Joseph Gaines Introduction Melanie Klein was renowned Austrian psychoanalyst who developed beneficial techniques called play therapy which aided in the treatment of children with various behavioral issues during the early nineteen twenties. Even though Klein never obtained a respectable college degree of any sort she still remains an important figure in psychology and the studies cognitive development for small children. This description will explain the early life and times of Melanie Klein leading to her discovery of play therapy and how her studies are still practiced in society today. As a result of Klein’s play therapy techniques we can truly understand the major importance of playtime and the importance it has on children’s development. Early Life of Melanie Klein Klein was born March 30, 1882 to Dr. Moritz Riezes and Libusa Deutch in Vienna Austria. Melanie Klein was the youngest of four children and although she had a distant relationship with her father she idolized his professional lifetime achievements. Klein’s’ father Dr. Moritz grew up from a strong Jewish Orthodox family. However, Moritz soon broke all family connections going against his loved ones and religion proceeding to medical school where he came across his future wife Libusa Deutch (Cherry, 2012). Melanie viewed her father as a strong self-regulating individual who did not let any hindrances stand in his way to achieve his ultimate goals. Unfortunately, when Dr. Moritz Riezes passed away Melanie’s mother Libusa Deutch opened a flower shop in Vienna to support her family income. Although Klein had a withdrawn relationship with her father Moritz, Melanie
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